Calendar of Events

MARCH

MARCH 29-APRIL 3

Calendar of Events

Terry Gerard performs at the Carson Nugget.

No cover; call 882-1626.

Shake, Rattle & Roll perform at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Call 782-9711.

MARCH 30

String Cheese Incident performs at 9 p.m. each day at Caesars Tahoe Circus Maximus Showroom. Tickets $30 in advance; call (800) 648-3353.

MARCH 31-APRIL 2

Silverhawke presents "You're a Good Man Charlie Brown," 7 p.m. each day plus 4 p.m. matinee Saturday at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Tickets, information: Gordon Hawkins at 887-0535.

APRIL

APRIL 1-2

$20,000 Spring Tri-Game-A-Thon, choose Blackjack or Slots and the Keno Tourney is free at the Carson Valley Inn, 1627 Highway 395, in Minden. Call 783-7711. E-mail : info@carsonvalleynv.org

"When We Were Fab," a journey with the Beatles peforms at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks. Tickets $20 per person; call 356-3300.

APRIL 1-3

The Pied Piper of Hamelin presented by the BAC Stage Kids, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, also 2 p.m. Saturday-Sunday at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Call 883-1976.

APRIL 2

Cooperative Extension's 4-H Happy Heelers Dog Club Annual Dog Fun Match, 9:30 a.m. at the Douglas County Fairgrounds, 922 Dump Road, Gardnerville. Participants need not be 4-H members; free public viewing. Registration 8-9 a.m.; $6 first class, $4 each additional. Call 265-4641 or 782-9960.

April 3

Douglas County Historical Society honors eight Douglas County women at the Sixth annual Wolmen's History Remembering Project at the Carson Valley Museum and Cultural Center. Call Marlena Hellwinkel at 782-2012 or the museum at 782-2555.

April 5

Carson High School Band Concert, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Ctr., 851 E. William St. Call Robert Brooks 527-3261.

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Kristin Hamlet on Tales of Rosie, Gold Hill Ghost and Fashions of the Day at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

April 5-7

Oasis 2005 Conference, "Creative Communities: Making a Difference in Nevada," features workshops at the Nevada Library and Archives in Carson City, Nevada Museum of Art and UNR, Reno. Call Department of Cultural Affairs, 684-5446.

April 5-10

The Motifs perform at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

April 8-10

The Pied Piper of Hamelin presented by the BAC Stage Kids, 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, also 2 p.m. Sunday at the Brewery Arts Center, 449 W. King St. Call 883-1976.

April 9

Carson Valley Pops Orchestra Spring Concert, at 7 p.m. at the CVIC Hall. Call Diane Gordon at 265-2841.

April 9-10

Topaz Lodge Chili Cook-Off, Craft Fair fund-raiser for Mason Valley Boys and Girls Club and Kids and Horses. Call Jacqui Ross at 266-3338 x. 206.

April 12

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Barbara Mackey and Susan James on the Fourth Ward School, 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 incl. lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Railroad Earth performs at 9:30 p.m. at Breeze Nightclub, Tahoe Biltmore in Crystal Bay. Tickets $15; 21-older only. Call (530) 583-2801.

April 12-17

David Proud performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge.

No cover; call 882-1626.

April 13

Carson Area Metropolitan Organization and Carson City Regional Transportation Commission joint meeting, 5:30 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Sierra Room, 851 E. William St.

April 14-17

Into the Woods presented by Carson Performing Arts at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. Call 283-1684.

April 15-16

Guitarist Jonny Lang on acoustic tour performs at John Ascuaga's Nugget, Sparks. Call 356-3300.

April 16-17

The 13th Annual Topaz-Carson Valley Chili Cook Off and Craft Fair is a Sanctioned International Chili Society cookoff and craft fair. Held at the Carson Valley Inn. Call Fritz at 266-3468.

April 17

Dayton High School Booster Club 11th annual Golf Tournament fund-raiser at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Message; 246-5532.

April 18

Open Space Advisory Committee meeting, 6 p.m. at the City Hall Capitol Conference Room.

April 19

The Mile High Jazz Band performs at 8 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Call 883-4154.

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Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Dennis Cassinelli on Rock Art and the Spirit of the Caveman at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

April 19-24

Madison Avenue performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

April 21-22

Into the Woods presented by Carson Performing Arts at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. Show time 7:30 p.m. Call 283-1684.

April 23-24

Comstock Shootout Boys' Soccer Tournament, begins at 9 a.m. at Mills Park on E. William St. Call Phil Williamson at 883-9577.

April 24

The Carson City Symphony performs at 4 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center, 851 E. William St. With guest pianist Frank Levy. Call Dave Bugli at 883-4154.

April 26

Carson Middle School concert, 7 p.m. at the Carson City Community Center Bob Boldrick Theater, 851 E. William St. Call Nancy Mielke at 882-4518.

April 26

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Guy Rocha on Nevada's Myth - Bust - at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

April 26-May 1

Dean Everett performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

April 27

A "Comedy Tribute to Administrative Professionals" presented by the Minden Rotary an 11th annual comedy tribute to administrative professionals at the Carson Valley Inn Shannon Ballroom. For tickets or information contact: John Hamer, 782-2240, ext. 216.

April 28

Shade Tree Council meeting, 5:30 p.m. at City Hall Capitol Conference Room.

April 29-30

Eagle Valley Muzzle Loaders Spring Rendezvous. Features trappers, traders, black powder shooting and more. Call for directions to camp; 687-7410 or 883-7736.

April 29-May 1

Carson Valley Inn Spring Stag Golf Tournament , play The Golf Club at Genoa Lakes and Sierra Nevada Golf Ranch. Call 783-6625.

April 30

American Lung Association Walk-a-Thon at Mills Park Pavilion A. Call Kris Parra Guirre at 829-5870.

April 30-May 1

Comstock Shootout Girls' Soccer Tournament begins at 9 a.m. at Mills Park on E. William Street. Call Phil Williamson at 883-9577.

Dayton Senior Center hosts a Craft Faire, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day at 320 Old Dayton Valley Road. Call 246-6210.

Virginia City Grand Prix motorcycle race. Call 847-0311.

MAY

May 1

Oddles of Noodles Cookoff in Dayton. Tasting will open for the public shortly after 11 a.m. KKOH Radio personality Dave Preston will be the emcee. The event will last until 5 p.m. Call 246-7909.

May 3

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features George Noble on From the Shenandoah of Virginia to the Comstock at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

May 3-8

Louie Fontaine performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

May 5-8

RSVP Spring Fun Fair at Mills Park. Features carnival rides, midway of fun, vendors, crafts, entertainment. Call 687-4680.

May 7

Topaz Sagehen's Annual Rummage Sale an annual fund-raiser to give money back to the community at Topaz Ranch Estates Community Center. For information contact Janice Roberts.

5th Annual Big Mama's Show and Shine, a day of food, music, and great looking classic cars and trucks. Call the Senior Center for registration forms and information.

Genoa Courthouse Museum Opens for the Season with an Open House and a Civil War Event from 11 am- 4 pm. Call 782-4325.

Mother's Day Mother/Son Dance Sponsored by 4-H. Little gentlemen, this is your opportunity to show mom how much you appreciate her. This will be a semi-formal occassion. Corsages for mom and refreshments will be provided. Photos will be availiable to purchase. Call 782-9828.

23rd annual Cinco De Mayoy ICS Chili Cook-off in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Mark Twain's Flour Sack Auction at Piper's Opera House, 12 S. B St. in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

May 10

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Roger Bowen Weld on Steamboat Springs Revisited at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

May 10-15

Melissa Dru performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

May 13-15

Comstock Preservation Weekend in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

May 14

Spring Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of S. Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

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May 14-15

Nevada State Railroad Museum Armed Forces Day. Ride a steam train from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call 687-6953.

May 15

10th annual Multi Cultural Festival, 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Western Nevada Community College in Sarah Winnemucca Hall. Free admission; features ethnic foods, displays, dancing and music. Call 445-4453.

May 17

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Leslie Stevens on Eilley Orrum Bower: Mystic of the Comstock at 7:30 p.m. Buffet from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

May 17-22

The Tommy Bell Show performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

May 20-22

Heritage Run Benefit for Breast Cancer in Gardnerville. Proceeds benefit Susan G. Komen Foundation; hosted by Silver Knights Motorcycle Club. Call 265-6998.

May 21

Spring Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of S. Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

May 21-22

Lyon County Fly In and Air Fest from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Silver Springs Airport. For information go online to:

silverspringsairport.com. Call 246-7909.

May 22

Carson City Sertoma annual charity Golf Tournament, 8:30 a.m. shotgun start at Dayton Valley Golf Club. Fee $100 per player incl. cart, barbecue, tee & other prizes; proceeds to speech & hearing impaired children. Call Rick Ghigliari, 883-9212.

Ellie Wild West Show at the Corley Ranch with the Comstock cowboys at 2 p.m.

May 24

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Greg "Bum" Hess on the History of Basketball on the Comstock at 7:30 p.m. Buffet from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

May 24-29

Michael Mandella performs at the Carson Nugget Show Lounge. No cover; call 882-1626.

May 27

2005 Summer Family Concert Series enjoy the music of John Jorgenson Quintet in Minden Park. For info contact 782-9828.

May 27-29

28th annual Escarabajo Dune Buggy Club Road Rally in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

May 28

Wild West Tour along the Kit Carson Trail in Carson City. Themed "Carnival," the tour features small town vendors, snake oil salesmen, strong men and The Nevada Gunfighters. Tours begin at 9:30 a.m. at the Nevada State Museum and leave every 30 minutes. Cost $15 adults, $10 children 6-12. Call 687-7410.

Spring Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of S. Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Memorial Day Parade in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

May 28-29

Memorial Weekend Motorcycle Jamboree at the Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Call Warner Fletcher, 265-9483.

May 28-30

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

JUNE

June 4

Spring Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of S. Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Carson Valley Inn Fishing Derby more than $1,000 in cash prizes as you angle for mackinaw on private charter boats on Lake Tahoe. Call the Carson Valley Inn at 783-6679.

June 4-5

Kid's Fishing Derby at Lampe Park, in Gardnerville. Pre- registration is mandatory! Registration forms are available at the Chamber. Check-in and activities begin at 8 a.m. Biscuits and Gravy will be served from 7-10:30 a.m. Open to children, 3-12 years of age. Call Roger 265-2825.

Minden Arts & Crafts Fair sponsored by Minden Businesses. Entertainment and lots of crafts. Call 782-2444.

June 7

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features John Tyson and Friends on Cowboy Music and Poetry at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

June 8

Summer Farmers Market Opening Day, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

June 10

Carson Valley Inn Rafting Outing is a great way to catch 20 miles of scenery that is otherwise only accessible by horseback or one very long hike. Call 783-6679.

June 10-12

Carson City Rendezvous and Mountain Man Encampment at Mills Park and Pony Express Pavilion. Features re-enactments of Civil War skirmishes, American Indian dancing and live western entertainment, plus crafts and food booths, Dutch oven cook off, tomahawk and knife-throwing contest, muzzle loading a rilfe or pistol, old-time fiddlers contest, camel rides, gun fighters show and Pueblo de Nevada village. Call 687-7410.

Carson Valley Days Art Show, an exhibit of paintings by Carson Valley Art Association members. This annual event displays more than 100 paintings by local artists which are for sale to the public. Call 782-5606.

June 11-12

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

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Carson Valley Days - The Carson Valley Active 20/30 club's 95th annual Carson Valley Days Celebration. As always, this weekend will feature great food, music, a parade, games, raffle prizes, competitions and a great Arts and Crafts show. Booth and parade entry applications are available on line.

Go to www.carsonvalleydays.com.

Carson Valley Days BuckarooFest Ranch Rodeo at the Douglas County Fairgrounds.

June 12

Carson City Garden Tour. Call 882-1805.

Dayton Chamber of Commerce golf tournament. Call 246-7909.

June 14

Mile High Jazz Band peforms at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St. Call 883-4154.

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Maitland Stanley on Slippery Gulch: Early Gold Hill Described with pictures at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Flag Day celebration in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

June 15

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

June 17

Douglas and George Whittell High School Graduations at the campus. Call Janie Gray at George Whittell at 588-2446 or Mark Van Voorst at Douglas at 782-5136.

June 17-19

Stewart Father's Day Pow Wow and Reunion, the Nevada Indian Commission is hosting the 2005 Father's Day Pow Wow to be held at the former Stewart Indian Boarding School Campus in Carson City. Proceeds will benefit re-establishment of a museum/cultural center to preserve the history of the school. All are invited and welcome to attend. For information contact Sherry Rupert at 687-8333.

June 18

12th annual Taste of Downtown, a culinary walking tour from 5-9 p.m. of the finest restaurants of the area. Also live music and dancing. Tickets $30 each; benefits Advocates to End Domestic Violence. Call 883-7654.

June 18-19

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Dads ride free. Call 687-6953.

June 19

Pops Party Concert, 2:30 p.m. at the Governors Mansion, 600 N. Mountain St. Call 883-4154.

Concert on the Green at 5 p.m. in Genoa Town Park (Town Hall if raining). Call 782-8696.

Father's Day Barbeque at Hope Valley at noon. Call 782-2010.

Fourth Ward School Walking Tour in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

June 21

Gold Hill Hotel Lecture Series features Thomas Brown and Jim Marsh on Conversation between Generals North and South at 7:30 p.m. Buffet available from 5-7 p.m., $15 includes lecture; lecture only $5. Call 847-0111.

Pony Expres Re-Ride, along the Snowshoe Thompson Mail Routes and Education Program at Genoa Courthouse Museum from noon-5 p.m. Call 782-4325.

June 22

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

June 22-23

Chautauqua in the Park at Mormon Station State Park from 5-8 p.m. Call 782-6725 or 265-6097.

June 24

2005 Summer Family Concert Series with Playa Papaya in Minden Park. Call 782-9828.

June 24-26

Run What Cha Brung classic car show sponsored by the Karson Kruzers. A rock and roll weekend featuring a street dance, cruise, poker run, car show and more at Fuji Park. Call 687-7410.

June 25

Wings of Change, aviation open house at the Minden-Tahoe Airport. For more information contact Jim Braswell at 782-9871.

June 29

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

June 30-July 4

RSVP July Fourth Celebration Carnival at Mills Park. Features a carnival with rides, midway, crafts and food and entertainment. Call 687-4680.

JULY

July 1

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

Paintings on Exhibit at WNCC Douglas Campus paintings of Carson Valley Art Association members hang for a month at WNCC Douglas County Campus. All paintings are for sale. Public welcome to view exhibit on display.

July 2-4

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

July 3

Carson Valley POPS Orchestra Tuning Up for the Fourth Concert at Minden Park at 6:30 p.m. with food at 5 p.m. contact Diane Gordon at 265-2841.

July 4

Virginia City Fourth of July Parade and fireworks. Parade begins at 1 p.m. at the Fourth Ward School followed by fireworks at dusk. Call 847-0311.

Annual Pops in the Park concert at Mormon Station Park, 10 a.m. to dark. Call 782-8696.

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July 6

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

July 8

Sierra Nevada Republic Women's Annual Wine Tasting, at the Corley Ranch at 5 p.m.

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

2005 Summer Family Concert Series with the Crazy Texas Gypsies in Minden Park. Call 782-9828.

July 9

Super Summer Swap Meet and Garage Sale, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Genoa Town Park, booths on Nixon Street. Call 782-8696.

Death Ride Endurance Cycling in Alpine County (530) 694-2475.

July 10

Capital City Summer Music Series, a free concert on the lawn of the Legislative Plaza, 5 p.m. Call 687-7410.

Concert on the Green at 5 p.m. in Genoa Park (Town Hall if raining). Call 782-8696.

July 13

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

July 14-16

Lou Rawls performs at 8 p.m. each day at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Call 356-3300.

July 15

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

July 17

Capital City Summer Music Series, a free concert on the lawn of the Legislative Plaza, 5 p.m. Call 687-7410.

July 20

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

July 22

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

July 23

Union Brewery's Virginia City Poker Run. Call 847-0311.

July 23-30

Western States Police and Fire Games 2005 in Reno/Sparks/Tahoe. To volunteer or for information, visit www.wspfg2005.org or call 827-7601.

July 24

East Fork Gallery Anniversary Reception from noon-5 p.m. Celebrating 26 years of bringing original art to the Carson Valley. Call 782-7629.

Saturday in the park at Dayton Town Park. Call 246-7909.

July 27

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

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July 29

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

2005 Summer Family Concert Series, with Mumbo Gumbo in Minden Park. Call 782-9828.

July 29-31

Silver Dollar Car Classic, begins with cruise and party Thursday at the Plaza Hotel, 801 S. Carson St.; Cruise of Champions at 6 p.m. Friday with a street dance at the Carson Nugget after; Saturday cars on display at Mills park with food and craft vendors, also an old-west pary on C Street in Virginia City; $1 million poker run starts at the Pony Express Pavilion, $5 per hand. Call Call 687-7410.

July 30

Storey County Jeep Posse golf tournament and barbecue in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

July 30-31

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

Genoa Renaissance Fair, jousting, jugglers, belly dancers, music and more. Call Martha Williams at 782-4951.

July 30- Aug. 7

Hot August Nights, cars, music and food from the '50's and '60's. An event you must see to believe, in Reno. For information go online to: www.hotaugustnights.net or call 356-1956.

July 31

Capital City Summer Music Series, a free concert on the lawn of the Legislative Plaza, 5 p.m. Call 687-7410.

AUGUST

Aug. 3

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

Aug. 5

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

Aug. 6

Taste of Gardnerville, fund-raiser with food and music from 5-9 p.m. Call 265-6097 or 265-3344.

Aug. 7

Carson Chamber Singers Summer Concert, 5 p.m. on the Legislative Plaza. Call 687-7410.

Fourth Ward School's Children's Day in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Aug. 10

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

Aug. 12

Genoa Farmers Market, Genoa Park, 3:30-6:30 p.m. Call 782-8696.

Aug. 13

Down on the Rails Festival in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Aug. 13-14

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

Aug. 14

Capital City Summer Music Series, a free concert on the lawn of the Legislative Plaza, 5 p.m. Call 687-7410.

Santa Maria Days in Dayton. Call 246-7909.

Aug. 17

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

Aug. 19-21

Valley Cruisers Main Street Event, 17th annual sreet event. Friday, Esmeralda Avenue in Minden Ð hang out and check in, barbeque dinner at the CVIC Hall, Street Dance and Music, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, Lampe Park, Gardnerville Ð show and shine, pancake breakfast, music, judging, raffle, 7 a.m.Ð4 p.m. Sunday, Lampe Park, Gardnerville - breakfast, poker run, show and shine continues 8 a.m.-noon. Call Bill Thomas, 267-1511.

Aug. 20

Sheridan Volunteer Fire Department 27th annual Fund-Raiser Dinner Dance, 27th Annual Fundraiser Dinner at the firehouse located at Foothill and Centerville, from 6 p.m.-midnight. Call Diane Gordon at 265-2841.

Storey County Volunteer Fire Golf Tournament in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Aug. 21

Concert on the Green at 5 p.m. in Genoa Park (Town Hall if raining). Call 782-8696.

Aug. 24

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

Aug. 26

2005 Summer Family Concert Series with Michael Powers in Minden Park. Call 782-9828.

Aug. 27-28

Nevada State Museum Coin Show, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday. Features rare Carson City coins, tokens, gold, silver, bullion and jewelry. Call 687-4811.

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

Aug. 31

Summer Farmers Market, 3:30-7:30 p.m. at the Pony Express Pavilion at Mills Park. Call 746-5024.

SEPTEMBER

Sept. 1

Paintings on Exhibit at WNCC Douglas Campus, paintings of Carson Valley Art Association members hang for a month at WNCC Douglas County Campus. All paintings are for sale. Public welcome to view exhibit.

Sept. 3

Fall Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of South Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Sept. 3-5

Ride the Rails at the Nevada State Railroad Museum, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 687-6953.

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Sept. 4

Labor Day Parade in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Sept. 8-11

Carson Valley Western Film Festival.

Sept. 8-17

Senior Games 2005, Games will be open to those persons 50 years and over. Activities will be held in Lake Tahoe, Minden, Gardnerville and Carson City. There will be a variety of competitive events including golf, weightlifting, track and field, tennis, bowling, basketball and many other sporting and fun events. Call 783-6455.

Sept. 9-10

Carson Valley Inn Mixed Scramble Golf Tournament. Call 783-6679.

Sept. 9-11

46th annual Camel Races in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Great Reno Balloon Race at Rancho San Rafael Park, Reno. Features Dawn Patrol, chase, vendors and more. Call 826-1181.

Sept. 10-11

Minden Arts and Crafts Fair, sponsored by Minden Businesses. Entertainment and crafts. Call 782-2444.

Relay For Life, 7th annual Douglas County Relay For Life at Lampe Park in Gardnerville.

Sept. 10

Fall Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of South Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Sept. 14-18

Reno National Championship Air Races and Air Show at Reno/Stead AFB, Stead. Features daily races in several classes, U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds and Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds, static display, food and product vendors and more. Tickets visit www.airrace.org or ticketmaster.com.

Sept. 17

Fall Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of South Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Tin Cup Tea and Chuck Wagon Barbecue, 5-9 p.m. at the Governors Mansion, 600 N. Mountain St. Features tours of the mansion, Chautauqua performance, western barbecue and live music. A benefit for the Nevada State Museum and WM Keck Museum. Advance reservations required; call 687-4810, ext. 222.

100 Mile Horse Ride in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Sept. 17-18

Virginia City Hill Climb Ferrari Races. Call 847-0311.

Sept. 18

Annual St. Teresa's Basque Festival, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Fuji Park. Features traditional Basque meal, dancers, sheepherding and more, Mass at noon. Call 882-2079.

Concert on the Green at 5 p.m. in Genoa Park (Town Hall if raining). Call 782-8696.

Sept. 18-19

Dayton Valley Days. Call 246-7909.

Sept. 22-25

Harley's on Mount Davidson Motorcycle Rally in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Sept. 24

Fall Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of South Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Sept. 24-25

85th annual Genoa Candy Dance Arts and Crafts Faire, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, downtown Genoa. Call 782-8696.

Sept. 25

Sertoma Oktoberfest, German food, events for the whole family, dance to live music with Al Gruber and The Bavarian Band. Held at Minden Park. Call 265-2507.

Sept. 30-Oct. 1

Ronnie Milsap performs at 8 p.m. each day at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Call 356-3300.

OCTOBER

Oct. 1

Fall Farmers Market from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Telegraph Square, corner of South Curry and Telegraph streets. Call 746-5024.

Oktoberfest at the Pony Express Pavilion, presented by the Carson City Library. All day events include craft fair, music, food and dancing. Call 887-2244, ext. 1019.

Scarecrow Festival, at Minden Park from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The gallery provides all the supplies to make your own one of a kind scarecrow for $7.50. All the artists are on hand to help with your creations. Call 782-7629.

Fences Exhibit, at the Carson Valley Museum from 1-4 p.m. Call 782-2555.

Oct. 1-2

Virginia City Motorcycle Marathon fund-raiser to aid those in the Comstock community. Call 847-0311.

Oct. 7

Wa-Pai-Shone, American Indian culture event celebrating the three Nevada Tribes: Washoe, Paiute and Shoshone. Piñon Hills Elementary School. Call Sherry Smokey at 265-8632.

Oct. 8

Carson Valley POPS Orchestra Fall Concert, at CVIC Hall at 7 p.m. Call Diane Gordon at 265-2841.

World Championship Outhouse Races, Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Union Brewery 12th annual Toy Run, Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Oct. 8-10

Second annual Boardwalk Sale in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Oct. 16

Genoa Courthouse Museum closes for the season. Call 782-4325.

Oct. 20-23

34th annual V&T Nevada State Railroad Symposium at the Nevada State Railroad Museum. Call 687-6953.

Oct. 21

Carson Valley Inn Oktoberfest, specialty and microbrewery beers, plus a hearty assortment of traditional German foods. Carson Valley Inn, Minden. Call 783-6611.

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Oct. 22

Cemetery Tour, at the Gardnerville Cemetery from 6:30-8 pm.

Call 782-2010.

Annual Kit Carson Trail Ghost Walk, tours begin at 9:30 a.m. and depart every 30 minutes from the Nevada State Museum through 2:30 p.m. (lasts about 90 minutes). Tours visit Bliss Mansion, Nevada's state capitol, Governor's Mansion, St. Charles-Muller Hotel and more. Cost $15 adults, $10 children 6-12, 5-younger free. Call 687-7410.

Oct. 27-30

Nevada Day Celebration weekend, feautres Nevada Day Music and Heritage Festival, 8k run and two-mile run/walk, 32nd annual World Championship Single Jack Drilling contest, 67th Nevada Day Parade (Saturday) at 10 a.m. on Carson Street and more.

Call 687-7410.

Oct. 29

Nevada Day Fireworks show over Topaz Lake to celebrate Nevada Day. Call Jacqui Ross at 266-3338 ext. 206.

Oct. 31

Halloween Party in Genoa at 5:30 p.m. in Town Hall.

Call 782-8696.

Virginia City Ghost Town Halloween Spectacular. Call 847-0311.

NOVEMBER

Nov. 4-5

Rhymers Rodeer Poetry, a weekend of tales of the trail and western lore in the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom. Call 783-6679

Nov. 4-6

Debbie Reynolds performs at 8 p.m. each day at John Ascuaga's Nugget Celebrity Showroom. Call 356-3300.

Scholarship Art Show, an exhibit of paintings by Carson Valley Art Association members for the purpose of raising money for art scholarships to Douglas High Students. It is a judged show and 15 percent of all paintings sold go into the scholarship fund.

Nov. 5

Topaz Sagehens Fall Boutique, crafts and arts sale, auction, raffle, home baked goods, chili dogs, drinks and doorprizes. Held at the TRE Park Building in Topaz Ranch Estates from 9-3.

Nov. 10

USO Veterans Day Celebration, day of honoring veterans with a presentation of music, dancing, food and having special guests. War memorabilia on display at the Senior Center from 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Call Linda at 783-6455.

Nov. 11

Veterans Day Parade in Virginia City at 11 a.m. Parade forms at the Fourth Ward School at 10 a.m. Call 847-0509.

Nov. 19

Young at Heart Craft Fair, holiday craft fair featuring handcrafted items, bake sale, décor items, and lunch. Held at the Douglas County senior center. Call June Bachman at 775-267-3021 or Diane Patton at 775-783-8343

Nov. 26-Dec. 24

The Dake House Victorian Christmas, one of Nevada's oldest houses decked out for Christmas with each room in a different Victorian style. Staff will be dressed in Victorian Costume.

Call Martha Williams at 782-4951.

Nov. 27

East Fork Gallery Christmas Reception, noon-5. Call 782-7629.

DECEMBER

Dec. 1

Silver and Snowflakes Festival of Lights. Annual lighting of the City Tree and State Tree in downtown Carson City, plus caroling and Santa Claus, 4:45 p.m. Call 887-1294.

Dec. 1-25

Christmas on the Comstock in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Dec. 2

Christmas in Genoa, 5:30 p.m. features lighting of the Christmas tree, caroling, Santa Claus fisit and refreshments. Call 782-8696.

Dec. 3

Parade of Lights, enjoy a very festive parade with floats, marching bands and a surprise guest in Minden and Gardnerville. Sponsored by the Carson Valley Chamber and Visitors Authority, 782-8144.

Kids Craft Show, Christmas Kits are set up for children to buy for less than a dollar. The items, a toy or a Christmas ornament are made on site with supervision from Carson Valley Art Association artists. Call Beth at 782-5606.

Parade of Lights in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.

Dec. 3-4

Genoa Christmas Faire, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day includes cafe, crafts and music. Call 782-8696.

Minden Arts and Crafts Fair. Sponsored by Minden Businesses. Entertainment and lots of Crafts. For more information contact Roxanne at 782-2444.

Dec. 4

Holiday Open House at the Carson Valley Museum with community trees, cookie walk and Victorian Tea from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Call 782-2555.

Dec. 10

Carson Valley POPS Orchestra Annual Christmas Concert

Held at CVIC Hall at 7 pm. For more information contact Diane Gordon at 265-2841

Dec. 11

Victorian Home Christmas Tour, 1-6 p.m. featuring the West side's 1800s-era Victorian homes decorated for the holidays, with costumed docents providing illuminating tales of history. Tickets $12 adults, $10 seniors (65-older) and students 13-18, $3 chidlren 5-12. Call 687-7410.

Dec. 14

A Jazzy Christmas, 8-10 p.m. at Comma Coffee, 312 S. Carson St., features the Mile High Jazz Band. General admission $5; $4 for Mile High Jazz Band Association members, free to ages 18-younger. Swing dance lessons available from 6-7:30 p.m. for $5. Call 883-4154.

Dec. 17

Christmas in the Sierras, 5 and 8 p.m. featuring David John and the Comstock Cowboys in Genoa Town Hall. Call 782-8696.

Gingerbread Auction and Social in Virginia City. Call 847-0311.